This week the government required major internet companies to set up security offices staffed by police, the migration of Chinese manufacturers to the US was discussed and the national anti-corruption drive yielded substantial results
China's draft Cybersecurity Law, which restricts cross-border data transmissions and requires the setting up of servers in the country, has prompted foreign companies to assess risks regarding delay, disclosure and costs
The China Insurance Investment Fund has been established, shipping WFOEs will be approved by the local commerce regulators and the FTZs have opened the culture and entertainment sector to foreign investment
Daniel Shih, senior vice president and general counsel of Walmart China, explains how his team deals with workforce challenges and shifting legal landscapes in consumer protection, food safety and FDI
This week Walmart took acquired the remaining shares of Yihaodian, Tsinghua Unicom's US$23 billion bid for a US chipmaker flagged cybersecurity concerns and people who failed to make court-ordered payments were banned from taking China's trains
We celebrate the most exciting and creative deals of the past year with a list that will serve as models for the future. Congratulations to all who played a key role
The SPC has clarified guidelines for court enforcement of arbitration awards, the PBOC has put P2P lending under legal scrutiny and the Guangdong FTZ has opened up to foreign financial institutions
This week new regulations targeted risky online financing platforms, companies with their listings halted sought other funding options and auto dealers in China gained the upper hand